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mRNA, or messenger RNA, is synthesized in cells during a process called transcription, where DNA serves as a template. In eukaryotic cells, this process occurs in the nucleus, where specific genes are transcribed into mRNA. Once synthesized, the mRNA undergoes processing, including splicing and the addition of a 5' cap and a poly-A tail, before being transported to the cytoplasm for translation into proteins. In the context of vaccines, such as mRNA vaccines, the mRNA can also be produced synthetically in laboratories.
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What carry instructions for making proteins?
mRNA
What is the scientific term for writing the mRNA message in a cell?
The creation of mRNA is called transcription. mRNA is being transcribed from the DNA template.
What is the second part of protein synthesis called?
Transcription: mRNA is copied from a DNA molecule. Translation: The mRNA molecule then attaches to ribosomes. tRNA carrying amino acids come and attach to Codons on the mRNA. The amino acids bond to form a chain and a protein is formed.
What cells parts does mRNA attach?
The mRNA attaches itself to a ribosome.
Are codons found in mRNA or tRNA?
mRNA is made up of anticodons
What is the part of protein synthesis?
Transcription: mRNA is copied from a DNA molecule. Translation: The mRNA molecule then attaches to ribosomes. tRNA carrying amino acids come and attach to Codons on the mRNA. The amino acids bond to form a chain and a protein is formed.
What carry instructions for making proteins?
mRNA
Where do the instructions for building a protein come from originally?
The instructions for building a protein come from the DNA molecule. DNA contains the genetic code that is transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA). The mRNA is then translated into a sequence of amino acids, which determine the structure and function of the protein.
What is the function of the cap and tail on eukaryotic mRNA?
The cap and tail on eukaryotic mRNA play important roles in mRNA stability and translation. The 5' cap protects the mRNA from degradation and helps in the initiation of translation. The poly(A) tail at the 3' end of mRNA also plays a role in mRNA stability and regulation of translation.
Is cDNA complementary to mRNA?
Yes, cDNA is complementary to mRNA.
What is the scientific term for writing the mRNA message in a cell?
The creation of mRNA is called transcription. mRNA is being transcribed from the DNA template.
What is the second part of protein synthesis called?
Transcription: mRNA is copied from a DNA molecule. Translation: The mRNA molecule then attaches to ribosomes. tRNA carrying amino acids come and attach to Codons on the mRNA. The amino acids bond to form a chain and a protein is formed.
During the process of the information carried by mRNA is used to produce proteins?
During protein synthesis, mRNA is read by ribosomes, which use the information to assemble a specific sequence of amino acids into a protein. This process involves translation, where transfer RNA molecules bring the correct amino acid in response to the mRNA codons. As the ribosome moves along the mRNA, it synthesizes the corresponding protein until a stop codon is reached.
What is the order of how a cell changes DNA messages to protein?
DNA -> transcription -> pre-mRNA -> mRNA processing -> mRNA -> translation -> protein
How is DNA copied and made into a mRNA?
There is no such process. DNA cannot come from RNA unless it contains reverse transcriptase. However, there is a process that makes mRNA from a DNA strand. This process is called transcription.
The 5' cap of mRNA is important for what?
The 5' cap of mRNA is important for several reasons: it protects the mRNA from degradation by exonucleases, helps in the recognition and binding of the mRNA by the ribosome for translation, and is essential for efficient splicing of introns.
Does translation involve the formation of mRNA?
No, transcription involves the formation of mRNA.
